April 2016 Archive

Spring fling for sun shelter

There were signs of spring at the Hastings Highlands Centre over the weekend as community members filled the Ron Emond Hall for the third annual Maynooth Public School Spring Fling.

A North Hastings idea for saving our precious water

“Water is our most precious natural resource,” according to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, “and working together, preserving it to support the world’s growing population, should be a big priority.”

Local musicians vying to be next country music star

As the Havelock Country Jamboree prepares for its 27th season, local musicians Kirk Bates and David Byrski are among eight competitors who have made it to the Next Country Music Star Talent Search semi-finals. The contest will take place at the Ranch Resort and Banquet Conference Centre in Bethany on April 23.

Meet the press at ‘Croft Talks

Get ready to turn the tables and ask your local press some tough questions at the April 26 ‘Croft Talks LIVE when local reporters and ...

Theology on Tap is becoming ‘Topics on Tap’

For the last two years folks have been gathering around some beverages and a spirit of openness to discuss a variety of topics. Many of ...

Tiger-sized thank you

To the Editor, I am truly thankful when I see people coming together to assist strangers in need that my faith in humanity is not ...

Bancroft fire department responds quickly, saves house

The usual outcome of a house fire in a rural area is the loss of the building and everything in it. However, that was not the case last week, when the North Hastings Fire Service responded to a call on Upper Turiff Road. According to fire chief Pat Hoover, the department was on scene about ten minutes after the call came in.

Area broomball team wins national championship

A team that originated in Quadeville and Palmer Rapids has taken a national title in the sport of broomball. The Misleads, who have twice been Ontario champions, defeated the reigning champs from Quebec (Broom-Shak Becancour from Trois Rivieres) to capture the coed/mixed crown.

Faraday considers waste site actions

By Tony Pearson Last week, Faraday township council heard from its engineer, Wayne Ingham of BluMetric Environmental, about what it could cost to renovate its ...

Highlands wilderness attracts Yukon musician

Yukon musician Kate Weekes enjoyed the Hastings Highlands over the weekend, with her visit culminating on Friday at the Arlington with a live performance of songs from her album Frost on Black Fur.

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